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Nigeria are chasing a record-extending 10th Wafcon title and topped Group B on seven points without conceding a goal.<\/p>\n
Yet, as the West Africans turn their attention to their meeting with Zambia on Friday, questions will be raised about their attacking sharpness.<\/p>\n
Super Falcons dominated possession against Algeria and created far more chances than their opponents, but were frustrated by a compact and resilient defence which was content to soak up pressure.<\/p>\n
Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini offered the most threat from wide areas and midfield runs. Clear-cut chances were rare, and when they came Nigeria could not convert.<\/p>\n
The match ended with Nigeria pressing for a late winner, with Echegini sending a curling effort just wide in the 89th minute.<\/p>\n
For Algeria, the draw marked a milestone performance as they reach the knockout stages at a Wafcon finals for the first time.<\/p>\n
Their progress has been built on a solid defence, having also progressed without conceding a goal.<\/p>\n
Ghoutia Karchouni’s winner against Botswana was their only goal of the group stage but has proved enough to extend their stay in Morocco until their quarter-final tie next Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n